Introduction to MOLE - Simon Warwick
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Mole is the University of Sheffield's virtual learning environment (VLE) powered by Blackboard Learn, designed to enhance teaching effectiveness by consolidating course materials and assessments in one accessible location. It supports various learning methodologies, including distance and flipped learning, while offering collaborative tools like blogs and wikis. Additional resources and help for Mole users are available through the university's website and helpdesk.
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Introduction to MOLE - Simon Warwick
- 1. Introduction to MOLE Simon Warwick
- 2. What is MOLE? ▷ “My Online Learning Environment” ▷ The University of Sheffield’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) ▷ Uses Blackboard Learn software ▷ Think of it as a website to accompany your teaching not a file store
- 3. What is MOLE? ▷ Can include course materials, assessments, activities, etc. ▷ Linked to other services Turnitin Encore (lecture recording) PebblePad Adobe Connect WebPA Library Reading Lists Kaltura
- 4. Why use MOLE? ▷ All material is in one place ▷ Consistency ▷ Delivery of content for distance learning, flipped learning, etc. ▷ Collaborative tools can be used to enhance learning (e.g. blogs, wikis, discussions, Adobe Connect) ▷ Automated enrolment on modules
- 5. Links ▷ MOLE user guides - www.sheffield.ac.uk/cics/mole ▷ TELHub - http://tel.group.shef.ac.uk ▷ TELFest - www.sheffield.ac.uk/cics/telfest TEL Helpdesk - tel@sheffield.ac.uk